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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16.56, 22.78 and 13.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16.56, 22.78 and 13.63 is: 18.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16.56 : 22.78 = 13.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16.56/22.78 = 13.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16.56x = 22.78 × 13.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16.56x = 310.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310.49/16.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.75

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